Move over latkes, we're taking Hanukkah food to a whole new level. Order up one of these crowd-pleasing takes on the traditional and take your feast over the top.
Chocolate from Mindy's Munchies is always a sure bet, but bring these adorable menorahs to your upcoming hanukkah party and you can expect chocolate mustaches for all. (Mindy's Munchies, 215C RiverVale Rd., River Vale, platters and baskets are $20.00 and up, orders should be placed at least 24 hours in advance either online at mindysmunchies.com or call 201-664-1650)
Standing over a fryer making Sufganiyot (mini fried doughnuts stuffed with jelly) can be a long and painful few hours, instead order up these no-mess bites of heaven from Cafe Angelique (Cafe Angelique, 1 Piermont Rd, Tenafly, $2.25 each, orders can be any quantity, orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance either in person or call 201-541-1010)
Famous Bantam Bagels is taking their insta-famous mini stuffed bagels to a whole 'nother level of festive with their limited edition holiday inspired flavors of apple pie, banana cream pie and pumpkin pie- perfect for any fete this month. (283 Bleeker St, NYC, $15 per dozen, orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance by calling 646-852-6320)
Hanukkah specialist Butterflake Bakery is serving multiple flavors of Sufganiyot, all kosher, and some boozy- because a cocktail in one hand and donut in the other makes playing dreidel impossible. (Butterflake Bake Shop, 448 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, $1.50 each, orders can be any quantity, orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance by calling 201-836-3516)
Can't be with your sister who lives in Chicago? Send them your love with Baked by Melissa's limited edition holiday box. December flavors like Chocolate Velvet, Sugar Cookie Cheesecake and Cinnamon Bun are true palate pleasers. (Baked by Melissa, $25 for 25 cupcakes, orders can be delivered but must be ordered at least 2 days in advance either online at BakedbyMelissa.com or call 212-842-0220)
Devotees of Englewood's Patisserie Florentine know to order their made-for-Hanukkah "Berliners", in flavors like Nutella, Vanilla Custard, Framboise Jam and Dulce de Leche before they sell out (hint: it's quick). (Patisserie Florentine, 10 S. Dean St, Englewood, small $1.95 and large are $2.35, orders can be any quantity, recommended orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance by calling (201) 408-4890)
What's better than Hanukkah donuts? A tower of them. (Glaze Donuts, 358 River Rd, New Milford, 12-inch tower $45 and 18-inch tower $65, orders must be placed at least 3 days in advance by calling (201) 483-8634)
Cupcakes are always a hit, and don't expect any leftovers when you serve up these adorable Hanukkah versions from La Promenade. (La Promenade, 137 Piermont Rd, Tenafly, $3.95 per cupcuke, orders can be any quantity, orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance by calling 201-567-2500)
